About Dr. Julie Badaracco
Focus areas
Bariatric Pre-Surgical Psychological Assessment
Immigration Psychological Evaluation
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Humanistic
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Multicultural
Culturally Sensitive
Narrative
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx, Middle Eastern
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Getting to know Dr. Julie Badaracco
Hi, I’m Dr. Julie (she/her/hers)! I am a bicultural and bilingual (English, Spanish) Peruvian-American psychologist. I was born in Costa Rica but spent much of my life moving with my family throughout the United States, Central America, the Caribbean, and Europe. I graduated with my bachelor’s degree in psychology and international & intercultural studies from Pitzer College. I then graduated from the California School of Professional Psychology - San Diego with my doctoral degree in clinical psychology in 2019. I completed my post-doctoral residency at the University of California - San Diego at the Counseling And Psychological Services (CAPS).
My areas of specialty include working with adults on depression, anxiety, acculturation issues, identity development, complex trauma, time and stress management, and major life transitions. I genuinely enjoy working with individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds and work to incorporate your cultural identity and values into your therapy.
I have clinical experience and training with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults in various settings, including outpatient community mental health clinics, residential crisis programs, integrated behavioral health, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, long-term residential psychiatric facilities, and university counseling centers.
What should a new client know about working with you?
My therapy approach is collaborative in nature, as I strive to understand who you are and your unique concerns. I value a strong working relationship because I believe that in order to experience growth and healing, you must feel that you can trust me and speak openly about your concerns. My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space where we can foster this relationship. I am trained in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), narrative therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. I also believe that our attachment styles greatly influence who we are and how we show up in our lives and include this into therapy. However, I approach therapy in a more holistic manner, as everyone is unique and may not benefit from a highly structured therapy environment. My hope is that we can work together effectively to address your concerns and meet your therapy goals while also building a meaningful and positive relationship.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $200 for 50 minutes
Ongoing session: $200 for 50 minutes
More information on payments and coverage
Immigration evaluations are not considered at medically necessary and cannot be covered by insurance.
Office location
Dr. Julie Badaracco, PsyD also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
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Education and training
- Alliant International University, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
- University of California San Diego (Residency)
- Pitzer College (Bachelor's)
Professional memberships
- American Psychological Association
Awards and publications
- Trauma, Stress and Posttraumatic Growth in India: A Mixed Methods Study (2017) By: S. Sirikantraporn, G. Rich, & Julie Badaracco
- Posttraumatic Growth in Cambodia: A Mixed Methods Study (2020) by: Julie Badaracco, S. Sirikantraporn, G. Rich, J. Green, & M. Porter
- Southeast Asian Immigrants and Refugees from Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Cambodia (2020) by: Julie Badaracco & S. Sirikantraporn
NPI number
1366899577
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What practice does Dr. Julie Badaracco work with?
Dr. Julie Badaracco works with Badaracco Psychology, Inc..
Where is Dr. Julie Badaracco's office located?
Dr. Julie Badaracco has 2 office locations in San Diego, view full addresses on Dr. Badaracco's profile.
What languages does Dr. Julie Badaracco speak?
Dr. Julie Badaracco speaks English and Spanish.